Business Details
11 Years
experience
Expert Welding & PSV Accident Repair Services
Machuca Engineering has established itself as a trusted specialist in commercial vehicle repair and welding services over the past 12 years. Founded in 2015 by Leigh Machuca, our company combines extensive industry experience with state-of-the-art equipment to deliver high-quality solutions for both mobile and workshop-based projects. Our expertise spans PSV accident repairs, coded welding for aluminium, stainless steel, and mild steel, and comprehensive vehicle refurbishments. We prioritise on-site service delivery to provide transparency and efficiency, enabling clients to oversee progress while we complete repairs to industry standards. With a background in bus industry management and manufacturing engineering, our team understands the critical balance between technical precision and customer expectations.We maintain rigorous quality control across structural manipulations, flooring replacements, and aesthetic enhancements, supported by a fully equipped mobile service and workshop. Our commitment to continuous investment in specialist tooling ensures we meet evolving industry demands while maintaining cost-effectiveness for clients. Operating across South East England, we serve commercial and domestic clients with tailored solutions for minor repairs to major accident restoration. Our approach emphasizes clear communication throughout every project phase, from initial assessment to final completion. This dedication to professionalism, technical excellence, and client collaboration has cemented our reputation as a reliable partner in vehicle engineering solutions.
Services
PSV Accident Repairs
Mobile Welding
Vehicle Refurbishments
Fibreglass Repairs
Flooring Replacements
Structural Modifications
Gearbox Welding
Ramp Fitments
Aluminium Fabrication
Stainless Steel Welding
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We have 12 years of specialist experience in commercial vehicle engineering
- Our mobile service provides on-site transparency and time efficiency
- Coded welding certified for aluminium, stainless steel and mild steel
- We maintain industry-leading standards in PSV accident repairs and modifications
- Our founder combines management expertise with hands-on engineering knowledge
Services
PSV Accident Repairs
Comprehensive PSV accident repairs from minor dents to major structural damage. Our coded welders handle aluminium, stainless steel and mild steel chassis repairs using mobile or workshop facilities. We employ doser units for metal manipulation and guarantee industry-standard restoration while maintaining DVSA compliance. Clients benefit from reduced downtime through our on-site repair capabilities.
Mobile Welding
Fully insured coded welding services delivered directly to client locations. Specialising in TIG welding for aluminium and stainless steel, plus MIG for mild steel applications. Our mobile units carry all necessary equipment for hot works, including plasma cutting tools. This service minimises vehicle downtime while maintaining weld integrity to manufacturing specifications.
Vehicle Refurbishments
Complete interior and exterior vehicle refurbishment solutions. We replace worn flooring with anti-slip linoleum, repair body panels, and perform structural modifications. Our services extend to aesthetic enhancements and campaign-specific adaptations while maintaining roadworthiness standards. Clients avoid expensive bodyshop costs through our comprehensive in-house capabilities.
Fibreglass Repairs
Specialist fibreglass restoration using industry-approved resin curing methods. We repair composite components to original specifications while maintaining material strength. Our mobile service addresses damage in various industrial applications, ensuring structural integrity and aesthetic consistency with minimal disruption to client operations.
Flooring Replacements
Structural flooring replacement with high-specification sealants and anti-slip surfaces. We assess and repair sub-floor damage during replacements, reinforcing seating fixings and installing accessibility ramps. This service ensures full DVSA compliance and extends vehicle operational life through durable, specification-grade materials.
People
Leigh Machuca
Founder & Managing Director
Leigh Machuca founded the company in 2015 after 15 years in bus industry engineering roles. He holds HND qualifications in manufacturing engineering and maintains active coded welding certifications. His hands-on approach combines technical expertise with operational management experience to ensure service excellence.
Questions
What types of vehicles do you work on?
We specialise in PSV (Public Service Vehicle) repairs and modifications for buses and commercial transport vehicles.
Do you offer on-site welding services?
Yes, our fully equipped mobile units provide coded welding services directly at client premises across South East England.
Are your welders certified?
All our welders hold current coded certifications for aluminium, stainless steel and mild steel applications.
Can you handle major accident damage?
We undertake complete structural repairs for major accidents using specialist doser units and mobile workshop equipment.
What areas do you cover?
Our primary service area includes South East England, with both mobile and workshop facilities available.
Do you provide flooring replacement warranties?
We guarantee all flooring replacements to meet manufacturer specifications and DVSA inspection standards.
